When it came to preparing cakes and pastries for family and friends, no one spent more time looking up Pinterest recipes and baking them to "perfection" than me. Although I am a complete amateur home baker, I have spent countless...
My first real theater performance was watching RENT at the La Jolla Playhouse, Mandell Weiss Theatre.
Coming back, almost 20 years later, brought back so many wonderful memories. Watching Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY, left me feeling the same joy and excitement that...
I used to hate toys.
I'd look up and see them everywhere. So, they were separated, organized, cleaned and tidied up. There was a place for everything. But out of sight did not mean out of mind. We don't have a playroom, but have...
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and even though this holiday may have been created for couples in love, our own kids enjoy celebrating it just as much as we do. Here is a list of some of our favorite...
"I hate receiving a nice card in the mail", said no gal ever!
Every now and again I’ll get a little surprise in the mail from a friend- it’s the freakin’ sweetest! To know you’re thought of, and that...
I look forward to the Super Bowl every year. I always have a gathering at my house, with lot of food and drinks for every taste. Although it’s a little bittersweet because the football season is over, I love...
When it comes to holidays I like to give the gifts I give a personal touch. There is just something about handmade gifts that makes people feel warm and fuzzy. Valentine's Day is no exception! Some people might see...
When I had my second child, it became virtually impossible for me to get anything done during the day. My toddler was determined to mess up anything that I tried to clean and my newborn was pretty much only...
Did you know that San Diego is one of the largest sex trafficking city hubs in the nation? Furthermore, people involved in sex trafficking and adults who prey on children use the internet as a way to entice youth. Unfortunately,...
I love teaching my children about new cultures and holidays and Chinese New Year is a fun one to celebrate. For the year 2017- it is the year of the Rooster.
Chinese New Year is the Chinese festival marking the start...
How many times have you left the table feeling full? Not the feeling of satisfaction and energy from the right combination and amount of body fuel, but the painful overeating kind? The kind that almost makes you want to...
I'm a city girl! I've lived in San Diego since the age of 5, and have been centrally located most of my life. I went to San Diego High School right in the heart of Downtown. We lived a...
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Capture the Magic with Crystella Photography: Photos with Santa
Celebrate the Holiday Season with Crystella Photography’s Photos with Santa Mini Experience on Saturday, November 23rd!
Crystella Photography invites families to create unforgettable holiday memories...
